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The [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] will  
 
The [[2011 National SCRABBLE Championship]] will  
 
include a second annual '''Early Bird'''  
 
include a second annual '''Early Bird'''  
tournament.
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tournament, which will for the first time be a rated event.
 
This tournament offers a playing opportunity
 
This tournament offers a playing opportunity
 
to a group of players who can play in fewer
 
to a group of players who can play in fewer
 
SCRABBLE tournaments than others: NSC staff
 
SCRABBLE tournaments than others: NSC staff
 
and other NASPA directors.
 
and other NASPA directors.
 
== Official status ==
 
 
As of early June 2011, the [[Tournament Committee]]
 
was still deliberating the issue of whether or not this
 
event could be rated.
 
  
 
== Results ==
 
== Results ==
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== Player Roster ==
 
== Player Roster ==
  
* 1661 Chew, John (prefers SOWPODS, willing to play OWL)
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* 1901 Kantimathi, Sam (Sacramento, CA): tournament director
* 1194 Bassett, Michael
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* 1818 Keller, Jason (Highland Park, NJ): tournament director
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* 1661 Chew, John (Toronto ON): NSC webmaster; Director, NASPA Club #3
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* 1660 Stock, Daniel (Rocky River, OH): NSC Division 4 Leader
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* 1581 Robertson, John (Cambridge ON): NSC Division 1 Leader
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* 1470 Jacobstein, Bennett (San Jose, CA): NSC Division 3 Leader
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* 1461 DeWaelsche, Matt (San Antonio, TX): Director, NASPA Clubs #489 and #595
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* 1438 Crotty, Lila (Metairie, LA): Director, NASPA Club #541
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* 1344 Randolph, Jason (San Antonio, TX): apprentice tournament director
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* 1194 Bassett, Michael (Port Clinton, OH): tournament director
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John Chew prefers SOWPODS but is willing to play OWL.
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Jason Keller prefers OWL but is willing to play SOWPODS.
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Sam Kantimathi is uncertain about playing, but will only play SOWPODS.
  
 
== Schedule ==
 
== Schedule ==
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; Round 3
 
; Round 3
 
: 2:30–3:30 P.M.
 
: 2:30–3:30 P.M.
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; Round 4
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: 3:30–4:30 P.M.
  
 
== Entry Fee ==
 
== Entry Fee ==
  
If the event is unrated, no entry fee will be charged
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A $5 entry fee will
and no cash prizes awarded.
 
If the event is rated, a small entry fee (≤$10) will
 
 
be charged at the door to cover the participation
 
be charged at the door to cover the participation
 
fee and a small prize fund.
 
fee and a small prize fund.
 
== Prizes ==
 
 
Prizes may be donated for this event, but none are
 
guaranteed at this point, and we hope that those who
 
play do so for the sake of camaraderie and competition.
 
  
 
== Format ==
 
== Format ==
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(If four or more players prefer [[SOWPODS]], they will play
 
(If four or more players prefer [[SOWPODS]], they will play
 
in a separate SOWPODS division.)
 
in a separate SOWPODS division.)
All three rounds will be paired Swiss.
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Chew pairings will be in effect (with no fixed initial schedule).
 
No division will have more than 16 players.
 
No division will have more than 16 players.

Latest revision as of 23:05, 3 August 2011

The 2011 National SCRABBLE Championship will include a second annual Early Bird tournament, which will for the first time be a rated event. This tournament offers a playing opportunity to a group of players who can play in fewer SCRABBLE tournaments than others: NSC staff and other NASPA directors.

Results

Results will be available online.

Registration

In order to play in this tournament, you must be listed as staff or other volunteers on the NSC web page, or you must be a certified NASPA Director in good standing (apprentices welcome).

If you’re interested in playing, please email John Chew to be added to the player roster.

To be included in the pairings, you must check in at the event at the designated time.

Player Roster

  • 1901 Kantimathi, Sam (Sacramento, CA): tournament director
  • 1818 Keller, Jason (Highland Park, NJ): tournament director
  • 1661 Chew, John (Toronto ON): NSC webmaster; Director, NASPA Club #3
  • 1660 Stock, Daniel (Rocky River, OH): NSC Division 4 Leader
  • 1581 Robertson, John (Cambridge ON): NSC Division 1 Leader
  • 1470 Jacobstein, Bennett (San Jose, CA): NSC Division 3 Leader
  • 1461 DeWaelsche, Matt (San Antonio, TX): Director, NASPA Clubs #489 and #595
  • 1438 Crotty, Lila (Metairie, LA): Director, NASPA Club #541
  • 1344 Randolph, Jason (San Antonio, TX): apprentice tournament director
  • 1194 Bassett, Michael (Port Clinton, OH): tournament director

John Chew prefers SOWPODS but is willing to play OWL.

Jason Keller prefers OWL but is willing to play SOWPODS.

Sam Kantimathi is uncertain about playing, but will only play SOWPODS.

Schedule

All events will take place on Friday, August 5, 2011 in the main playing room.

Registration
12:15–12:25 P.M.
Round 1
12:30–1:30 P.M.
Round 2
1:30–2:30 P.M.
Round 3
2:30–3:30 P.M.
Round 4
3:30–4:30 P.M.

Entry Fee

A $5 entry fee will be charged at the door to cover the participation fee and a small prize fund.

Format

This event will be played according to NASPA Rules using the OTCWL lexicon. (If four or more players prefer SOWPODS, they will play in a separate SOWPODS division.) Chew pairings will be in effect (with no fixed initial schedule). No division will have more than 16 players.